More police teams and prosecutors dedicated to combating gang violence will be on the ground and new curbs on gang crime and illegal guns will soon be in place. These are among a dozen new and expanded initiatives that are part of a more than $23-million boost to B.C.’s Guns and Gangs Strategy.
The funding will bolster public safety in Surrey, Williams Lake and other communities that have seen recent spikes in violent, public gang activity, through a three-pillar approach focused on:
Supporting effective enforcement and prosecution.
Furthering community safety and public engagement.
Expanding laws and sanctions targeting illegal guns and gang violence, profits and property.
“The frequency and public nature of recent gang shootings is unacceptable and demands this additional, strategic deployment of resources. People deserve to feel safe no matter where they live in B.C.,” Premier Christy Clark said.
MORE National ARTICLES
Vancouver Pot Activist Dana Larsen Charged After Seed Give-away Rally In Calgary
Dana Larsen was in the city on Wednesday with his “Overgrow Canada” campaign in which he aims to hand out one million pot seeds to be planted in public places.
Vancouver Pot Activist Dana Larsen Charged After Seed Give-away Rally In Calgary
When Carrots Equal Karats: New Study Says B.C. Home Costs Threaten Food Security
VANCOUVER — A report from Vancity credit union says double-digit leaps in home prices across the Vancouver region could force farmers off the land and threaten local food security.
When Carrots Equal Karats: New Study Says B.C. Home Costs Threaten Food Security
British Columbia Tech Firm Guards Virtual Worlds From Cyberbullies
Community Sift, based in Kelowna, has built digital armour for social media and gaming companies trying to protect their virtual worlds.
British Columbia Tech Firm Guards Virtual Worlds From Cyberbullies
B.C. Premier Announces $470-million Turbine Contract For Site C Dam
Clark was joined by Energy Minister Bill Bennett, BC Hydro CEO Jessica McDonald and industry and labour leaders to announce the contract on Wednesday.
B.C. Premier Announces $470-million Turbine Contract For Site C Dam
BC Corrections Criticized Over Jail Fire That Wounded 19 Of Its Officers
VANCOUVER — A workers compensation inspector found serious health and safety violations at a Fraser Valley jail after a fire wounded 19 corrections officers in January.
BC Corrections Criticized Over Jail Fire That Wounded 19 Of Its Officers
Canadians In Barbados Plead Guilty To Drug Charges, Pay Fines To Return Home
A fourth woman who also pleaded guilty to similar charges is expected to return to Canada on Friday.